Wednesday, February 15, 2017

J age 11 is struggling with his math, getting slower and slower and making less and less effort, so today I asked what was making him not want to do his math. He said it has gotten too hard, he wants to go back to an easier book. Well, having gotten this far it seems a shame to go back, so I decided to look and see if I could find an internet lesson on the place value we've been working on that seems hard to him. Up came a video by Math Antics you can see Youtube to find particular videos or use their website. We did Math Antics - Place Value and Math Antics Decimal Place Value. A few minutes later he was cheered and enthused and back at his math book saying, "I'm already on number 5 and this is easy!" So if you're needing a bit of a change and a little tutoring in a given Math topic, try Math Antics.

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We have home schooled for over 20 years now and I still enjoy learning daily with my children! There is always something new to learn and new books to be discovered as well as old ones to revisit. I have been much influenced by Karen Andreola's books and appreciate Charlotte Mason's wonderful philosphy. We love books!! I also like her emphasis on creativity and searching for beauty in the arts. We try to get our formal school work done in the morning so the children have time to think and create in the afternoons. The children help with the household chores so that life flows along smoothly now and they are prepared for adult life and know how to serve others. This blog is a small peek into our learning adventures. Hope you enjoy it. You might also enjoy my blog "All Things Bright and Beautiful" posted weekly which features an artist, a composer and a poet for picture study, music appreciation and poetry. http://classicalmusicnartcharlottemasonstyle.blogspot.com/

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I am a follower of the LORD Jesus, Brian's wife for 34 years, a mother of 11, Grandma to ten. I love the LORD and His Word and I love my family, especially teaching and discipling my precious children. We're "addicted" to good books and having company, though not usually at the same time....